How a simple kitchen device protects waterways and sewer systems
- Oct 4, 2016
When it comes to disposing of food waste, which works best for commercial kitchens and our waterways – garbage disposals or strainers?
At first glance, a garbage disposal might seem like the easiest choice – just flip a switch and the food is gone. No scraps to throw away. What could be simpler? Plus, you keep waste out of the landfill.
However, food scraps that enter the wastewater treatment system can cause problems with our municipal sewer systems.
